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School District of Manatee County families and Manatee County residents protest the school district's mask mandate before the School Board of Manatee County's meeting.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 2, 2021
School District of Manatee County drops mask mandate

School District of Manatee County drops mask mandate

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Hilton Hudson, a junior at the Out-of-Door Academy, says learning about brain health through the Brain Health Scholars program will help him when he pursues a career as a neurosurgeon.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 2, 2021
Brain Health Scholar program a smart choice in Lakewood Ranch

Inaugural east Bradenton participants say they experienced many benefits from the Brain Health Scholar program.

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Kaylen Rivers, a senior at The Out-of-Door Academy, is Harvard bound.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 2, 2021
ODA grad bound for Ivy League

Taylor Emmons Scholarship recipient headed to Harvard after ODA career.

  • East County
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First grader Jordan McCarte listens intently as her reading buddy, Gia Giangrante, who is a fifth grader, reads "The Invisible Boy." Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 2, 2021
Manatee County Commissioners irked by proposed school property tax referendum

School Board of Manatee County and Manatee County Commissioners disagree on election date for 1-mill property tax vote.

  • East County
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Suncoast Aquatic and Nature Center Associates President and CEO Tomás Herrera-Mishler and Southface Institute Science Advisor Charles Reith stand with a pile of mulch that will soon be used as the foundation for a microforest.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 2, 2021
Microforest planned for Nathan Benderson Park

Microforest planned for Nathan Benderson Park

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Nicole Britton, the director of Development, Callie Cowan, the director of programs, and Lindsey May, the store manager for The Twig in East County, are excited for the nonprofit to open its second location.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 2, 2021
New Twig branch in east Bradenton

The Twig serves foster children and their families in Manatee County by allowing them to "shop" for clothing.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 1, 2021
Last days of school a circus in Myakka

Myakka City Elementary School fifth graders celebrate graduation with circus performance.

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The School Board of Manatee County unanimously voted to remove the School District of Manatee County's mask mandate.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 28, 2021
School Board of Manatee County removes mask mandate

School District of Manatee County students and staff no longer will have to wear masks.

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A three-car accident occurred Wednesday at the intersection of Tara Boulevard and Drewrys Bluff in Bradenton. The Florida Highway Patrol did not provide an update on the multiple drivers and passengers involved.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 26, 2021
Three-car accident flips vehicle on Tara Boulevard

Van flips upside-down in east Bradenton three-car accident

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A car sits in the middle of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard while waiting to complete its southbound turn, which began on Balmoral Woods Boulevard. Country Club residents said they fear an accident could happen because of this technique.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 26, 2021
Lakewood Ranch traffic signal plans come to light

Traffic lights coming to two Country Club entrances on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard

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Peter DeAngelis was appointed to the vacant seat on the Board of Supervisors for Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4, which owns and maintains the common areas in Greenbrook Village, on May 19.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • May 26, 2021
Greenbrook fills Lakewood Ranch CDD seat with new treasurer

Greenbrook fills Lakewood Ranch CDD seat with new treasurer

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Although Justin Alderman, a senior at Braden River High School, had his doubts about graduating high school, he will receive his diploma June 2.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 26, 2021
Degree of resolve for east Bradenton senior

Braden River High senior doesn't let challenges keep him from graduating.

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Ava Olivero, a kindergartner at Tara Elementary School, picks strawberries. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 26, 2021
Gardens sprout at east Bradenton schools

Freedom and Tara elementary schools receive grant to develop gardens in east Bradenton.

  • East County
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Fifth graders Judah Casal and Colt Smith share the class' leadership project board they made to explain their project.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 26, 2021
A project with honor in Lakewood Ranch

McNeal Elementary fifth graders raise more than $3,000 to donate to Honor Flight.

  • East County
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School District of Manatee County families protest to have the mask mandate removed.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 25, 2021
School Board of Manatee County expected to remove mask mandate

The School Board of Manatee County, which voiced unanimous support to remove the mask policty, will vote Friday to make its decision official.xt school year.

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